US Bridges

Lower Georges Fork over Georges Fork River

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · 2.65 to R83& 2.25 to R631 · Structure no. 000000000005849

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
569
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Georges Fork over Georges Fork River is a concrete slab carrying Lower Georges Fork over Georges Fork River in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 569 vehicles a day, projected to reach 837 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLower Georges Fork
CrossesGeorges Fork River
Location2.65 to R83& 2.25 to R631
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.1792, -82.48268
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic569 (2021)
Projected traffic837 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$65 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Georges Fork over Georges Fork River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Georges Fork over Georges Fork River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Lower Georges Fork over Georges Fork River carry?

About 569 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lower Georges Fork over Georges Fork River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Georges Fork over Georges Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.